Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

Welcome to the most comprehensive guide to trail races in the UK for 2025-2026! Our curated list features an impressive 1317 trail runs across the enchanting landscapes of Scotland, and Wales. From the iconic trails of London's green outskirts to the rugged terrains near Birmingham, from Glasgow's scenic paths to Liverpool's historic routes, we've got every trail enthusiast covered.

Whether you're a seasoned trail runner looking for your next challenge or a newbie eager to explore the world of off-road running, our calendar is your one-stop solution. Dive deep into the details by searching for a specific location or simply browse through to discover new trail runs. Looking for all running events? Check out the complete Running Calendar United Kingdom on running.life.

The Ranger Ultras High Peak HP18km Trail Run is an 18-kilometer trail running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire. The course features a mix of fast trails and challenging ascents through the upper Goyt Valley, offering 488 meters of total ascent and..

November 2026

The Lighthouse Marathon and Ultra is a challenging running event held in Cornwall, starting at Pendeen and finishing near Godrevy lighthouse. The marathon covers 26 miles along a demanding coastal path featuring mud, water, rocks, sand, tarmac, big climbs, and dunes, with over 4,000 feet of elevatio..

The Saturn Remembrance Run 2026 - North East takes place in Durham City at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club. This inclusive trail running event features a timed challenge lasting 6 hours and 32 minutes, allowing participants to run distances from a minimum of 3km up to ultra distances, with laps of ap..

The Windsor Trail Run, taking place on November 8, 2026, is a scenic trail running event set in Alexandra Gardens, Windsor, Berkshire. Offering both 10K and half marathon distances, the course features flat, off-road trails with gentle elevation gains (29m for 10K and 58m for half marathon), ideal f..

December 2026

The Fordh Sen Mighal is a popular point-to-point running race held in Cornwall, UK, attracting runners from the South West annually. The course follows the European cultural route from Lelant on the north coast to Marazion on the south coast, offering a scenic run through beautiful Cornish countrysi..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham, known as the Snow Globe Gallop, is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of a 4.37-mile (7km) course, with options to complete distances from a m..

May 2027

The MTC Glaistig is a challenging 31-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, forming Day 2 of the nine-day Mount to Coast SCOTIA End to End Challenge. The race starts at the Traquair Arms Hotel in Innerleithen and finishes at the Travelodge Edinburgh Airport, covering varied terrain with a total ascen..

The MTC Nuckelavee is a challenging 41-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, forming Day 3 of the nine-day Mount to Coast End to End Challenge known as SCOTIA. The race starts at Travelodge Edinburgh Airport and finishes at Travelodge Perth, covering varied terrain with a total ascent and descent of..

June 2027

The MTC GRIMALKIN is a challenging 34.5-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, running from Travelodge Perth to Atholl Guest House in Pitlochry. It forms Day 4 of the nine-day Mount to Coast SCOTIA End to End Challenge, which covers 366 miles across Scotland. The race features significant elevation c..

The MTC BEITHIR is a challenging 39-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, running from Kingussie to Inverness. It forms Day 6 of the nine-day MTC SCOTIA, an end-to-end series covering 366 miles across Scotland. The race features a demanding course with 2,256 feet of ascent and 2,978 feet of descent,..

The MTC SELKIE is a challenging 43-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, forming Day 8 of the nine-day Mount to Coast SCOTIA End to End Challenge. The race starts at the Eagle Hotel in Dornoch and finishes in Dunbeath, featuring a route with approximately 3,880 feet of ascent and 3,743 feet of desce..

The MTC Kelpie is a 38-mile ultra marathon held in Scotland, forming Day 9 of the nine-day Mount to Coast SCOTIA End to End Challenge. The race starts at Inver Caravan Park in Dunbeath and finishes at John O'Groats, featuring a route with approximately 1,753 feet of ascent and 1,929 feet of descent...

July 2027

The MTC Boggart will take place in Gretna Green on Tuesday 13 July 2027.

MTC Albion is a grueling thirteen-day ultra marathon covering 503 miles from Gretna Green to Lands End, England. Part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series, it averages over 38 miles daily, following a route similar to the classic MTC JOGLE. Each day is themed around English myths and le..

The MTC Black Anise is a challenging 38-mile ultra marathon held in England, forming Day 3 of the 13-day Mount to Coast Albion End to End Challenge. The race starts at Premier Inn Lancaster and finishes at Premier Inn Wigan North, following the same route as the MTC JOGLE event but with shorter dail..

The MTC Blue Caps is a 36-mile ultra marathon held in England, forming Day 4 of the 13-day Mount to Coast Albion End to End Challenge. The race starts at Premier Inn Wigan North and finishes at The Swan in Tarporley, following the same route as the MTC JOGLE event but with shorter daily distances. L..

The MTC Will-o-the-Wisp is a challenging 54-mile ultramarathon held in the UK, running from Liskeard to Truro. This long-distance event offers runners a unique opportunity to experience a demanding course through scenic Cornish landscapes. Organized by Ultra Running Ltd, the race emphasizes enduranc..